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Woodland bird disappearing from Essex as populations drops nearly 50 per cent
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (398+ words) A woodland bird is vanishing from parts of Essex, raising concerns about fragmented habitats. The Marsh Tit, once widespread in the north and west of the county, now has few breeding records, with almost all coming from west of a…...
Bird of prey rescued by south Essex experts from 'Europe's tallest' flats block
4+ week, 1+ day ago (238+ words) A bird of prey was rescued after becoming trapped on the 75th floor of a tower block. The male peregrine falcon was found on the open rooftop garden of "the tallest residential building in Europe"in Canary Wharf and was unable…...
Bison settle into new home in Cumbria in scheme to create wildlife-rich habitat
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (821+ words) A group of bison from a UK-first conservation project in Kent is settling into its new home in Cumbria as part of a scheme to restore wildlife. Land managers say the animals at Castletown Estate, between the Eden and Esk…...
Chicken hatching project brings joy to care home residents in south Essex
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (435+ words) Residents and staff at a care home in south Essex have shared a memorable experience after taking part in a ten-day chicken hatching project. Joseph Lodge Care Home, based in the village of Barling Magna just outside Southend, welcomed the…...
Fox dies after collapsing in Southend garden with search for cubs launched
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (151+ words) A fox has died after collapsing in a Southend garden, leaving her cubs without their mother. The fox was discovered on St Luke's Road and was taken to the vet today (Tuesday, March 17). Sadly, her injuries were not survivable. An…...
Essex Wildlife Trust announces 2025 photo competition winners
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (299+ words) Category winners were decided by Essex Wildlife Trust staff, before the public were asked to vote on the overall winner. Captivating Colours winner - Small tortoiseshell by Richard Moss (Image: Richard Moss) Young Blood winner - Sunbathing cormorant by Oscar Parry (Image:…...
South Essex Wildlife Hospital falcon meets Sir David Attenborough
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (264+ words) A BIRD of prey who was rescued by South Essex Wildlife Hospital after being shot has featured on Sir David Attenborough's one-off New Year special. Sir David's BBC documentary for New Year's Day explores the wildlife of his London hometown,…...
Ladybird 'invasion' of south Essex coastline captured by Echo Camera Club members
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (208+ words) ECHO Camera Club members have been capturing shots of ladybirds amid reports of a widespread "invasion" affecting the south-east of England. Ladybirds are reportedly swarming coastal areas in Essex and Suffolk, with millions on insects being spotted." Detail - Explosions in…...